Scientists have cracked a 200-million-year-old cold case! 🔍 A team led by researchers from Nanjing University has pinpointed the exact timing of a mass extinction event that wiped out land ecosystems long before dinosaurs dominated Earth. The findings, released this week, are like a time machine for understanding how life collapses—and why some species survive.
🌱 Using advanced geological analysis, the team discovered that different ecosystems collapsed at different speeds as environmental crises unfolded. Forests vanished faster than lakes or rivers, showing how climate disasters hit habitats unevenly—think of it as nature’s version of a domino effect. 🌍💥
🇨🇳 The study, a collaboration between Chinese and international scientists, isn’t just about ancient history. It’s a warning for today’s climate challenges, revealing how fragile ecosystems can be. As one researcher put it: \"The past holds keys to our future.\" 🔑
For young climate warriors and science geeks alike, this discovery is a reminder: Mother Nature’s timeline is full of surprises. 💡
